Blackburn, Paul Edward – age 73 of Maynardville, passed away on April 14, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by father and mother, William and Bernice Blackburn; sisters, Helen Ruth Blackburn, Peggy Davis, Louise Sizemour; brothers, Larry, Gerald, James, Bob, Marshall and Stanley. Survived by son and wife, Robert and Stephanie Blackburn; daughter and husband, Katherine and Mark Grimes; grandchildren, Brandon and wife, Nicole, Matthew, Robbie and India Blackburn; great grandchildren, Devon, Hanna, Elizabeth, Elisha Blackburn; best friend and ex-wife Mary Blackburn; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Charles Munsey and Reverend Wayne Grimes officiating. Interment Thursday, 11:00 a.m. April 18, 2013 in Big Barren Cemetery. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC Maynardville in charge of arrangements. www.trinityfuneralhome.net.